Elizabeth “Lib” Huffman Norville, 90, of Morganton, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 after a period of declining health. She was born in Burke County on April 17, 1933 to parents, William Ernest Whisnant and Mary Sue Cope Whisnant.
Lib loved her family and enjoyed spending time traveling as the opportunity arose. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Glen Alpine and attended faithfully until her health kept her homebound. Lib spent the majority of her working life in textiles at Morganton Full Fashion Hosiery, Wamsutta and Highlander. But her greatest love came as a school bus driver for North Liberty School and working there as a substitute teacher.
Lib is survived by her daughter, Kathy Collins (David); son, Keith Huffman (Terri); step-children, Carolyn Lunsford, Betty Hollifield, Barbara Self, Brenda Daniels, William Albert Norville, Jr., and Kenneth Norville; brothers, David, Winfred, and Gene Whisnant; sister, Sadie Whisnant; grandchildren, Chris Sullivan, Michelle Brown and Steve Huffman; great-grandchildren, Jackston Brown, Jaylen Huffman, Landon and Liam Huffman. Lib was preceded in death by her first husband, James Robert Huffman, second husband, William Albert Norville; sisters, Gladys Allman, Lucille Allman, Frances Stamey, Gertrude Clontz; brothers, James, Richard, Bona and Gorman Whisnant; step-daughter, Linda Ledford.
The family will receive friends from 10am-11am, Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 11am in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Gene Self officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank the staff at College Pines Nursing and Rehab and Carolina Caring Hospice for all their care and compassion.
Memorial contributions may be made to College Pines or Carolina Caring.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Sweet Kathy and family, I was saddened to learn of the loss of your dear sweet mother, Mrs. Norville. Kathy, you look just like her beautiful!! Please know that you and your family have my deepest condolences.
I met Lib when I came to work at Wamsutta. She was a wonderful friend and I always loved her. I am sorry she is gone and will always remember her with the highest regards. My love and prayers for Keith and Kathy.
I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Lib as she told me we were cousins. She was such a joy , always happy to see me. R.I.H.sweet angel. Cheryl, C. N. A.
I dearly love this lady.im so sorry I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Keeping you in thought and prayer during this difficult time
Huffman family, I am sad to hear of precious Lib's passing. David and I will be out of town and will be unable to see you this weekend. Please know that you are all in our prayers. We love you!
I often thought of Lib and what a good friend she was to our family. She was always kind to me and treated me as family. She was always available to help you in any way she could. I think all of her neighbors loved her. My condolences to her family. I know she will greatly missed..
So many long ago good memories. Treasures! I know you will enjoy your rest! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻